Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Claude Bywater Papers
c.00143
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Bywater, Claude
- Title
- Claude Bywater papers
- ID
- c.00143
- Date [inclusive]
- 1917-1918
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet 1 folder
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biography
Claude Bywater of Grand Rapids, Michigan, enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1917 with the intention of going overseas, but after a prolonged illness he was discharged from service. In 1918 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent to France, where he was wounded in action. He died in an army hospital in Vittel, France, on October 22, 1918, and was buried in a local cemetery.
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains Bywater's letters to family members in Grand Rapids, Michigan (1917-1918). The collection also contains his draft notice, a note of welcome from King George V to American soldiers, and documents relating to Bywater's death and burial. Also included is a tintype portrait of Roger McDowell.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections March 1965
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
March 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Mable Lee, 1959-01-04. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 20th century.
Genre(s)
- Letters (correspondence)
- Photographs
Personal Name(s)
- Lee, Mabel
- McDowell, Roger
Subject(s)
- Draft
- World War, 1914-1918
Collection Inventory
| Folder | ||||
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Letters 1917 |
1 | |||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Tintype - Portrait of Robert McDowell undated |
5209 | 35 | ||